Engineers Ireland Energy & Environment Division. Tuesday March 9 th Maurice Scully Bord Gais Networks

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1 Networks Services Centre Building Engineers Ireland Energy & Environment Division Tuesday March 9 th 2010 Maurice Scully Bord Gais Networks

2 Bord Gais Networks Sub-Sea & Cross Country Pipelines Bord Gáis Networks (BGN) develops, operates and maintains the natural gas transmission and distribution network in Ireland and provides gas transportation services to suppliers and shippers. BGN provide engineering knowledge and experience to the provision of the national services that fall within this remit e.g. pipeline development, renewals programme, Grid Control activities etc.

3 Networks Services Centre Building The Concept The Building The Innovation

4 he Concept Site Location Existing BGN Operation Proposed Metro West 2014 onward Dubber Cross Site

5 The Concept - Overview Following the move from John Rogerson Quay Bord Gais Networks were fragmented across Dublin. Staff and operations were housed in a number of locations and BGN also owned a site located at Dubber Cross, off St Margaret s Rd in Finglas. Issues surrounding the fragmented locations included: Limited synergy of operations associated with diverse locations Duplication of overhead and facilities costs Business exposed to increasing rental costs Inability to expand current locations Worsening traffic in Dublin resulting in increasing cost & lost time between sites The proposal was for BGN to amalgamate Dublin operations into a state of the art building in Dubber Cross, as part of its wider Networks Transformation Programme. The objective, to become a leading Asset Management & Customer Service organisation: This Networks Services Centre would have : 24/7 National Distribution Gas Control for Ireland 24/7 Emergency Response for Dublin and surrounding counties National Gas Training Centre National Distribution Safety & Quality Centre National Distribution Operations and Construction hubs

6 he Concept Campus Site Location

7 The Concept An Architectural Competition An architectural t competition with the RIAI (Royal Institute t of Architects t of Ireland) was held to design a low carbon, sustainable building in Finglas, to house the Bord Gáis Networks staff based in Dublin. The design of the building must incorporate leading energy efficient measures in terms of lighting, space heating and cooling to reflect Bord Gáis commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. The new building size will be approximately 5,000m 2 and be flexible to incorporate the future organisational needs and environmental objectives of Bord Gais Networks to the design budget. 56 conceptual design entries were received for Stage One of the competition and a panel of judges assessed the designs with regard to suitability and energy efficiency of the building, experience of design team and price. The panel consisted of: John Barry (Chair BGÉ), MD Bord Gais Networks John Cussen (BGÉ) Kevin O Rourke (Head of Built Environment, SEI) Niall McCullough (Partner, McCullough Mulvin Architects) Louise Cotter (Partner, Carr Cotter & Naessens Architects) Eight designs were chosen to progress to Stage Two of the competition, which entailed providing more detailed designs for assessment. The final panel assessment was held on 19th September 2008 and the winning entrant was selected.

8 The Concept - Winning Entry Denis Byrne Architects Local Irish Architectural Practice. Building concept derived from Celtic ring fort concept. Scored highest in Sustainability of all designs by SEI judge. Met the needs of functionality, space and design cost guide. Viewed by the Architects as a nice building to work in.

9 Networks Services Centre Building The Concept The Building The Innovation

10 The Building Design Layout m 2 flexible open plan 5,000 m flexible open plan Excellent spacing and use of site. Fully allows future design of campus site. Flexible open plan building allows multi use options.

11 The Building Maximising Light & Environment

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13 The Building Walkthrough

14 The Building Delivery Timelines The Project consist of 5 stages: Design Planning Engagement of Builder Construction of office Transfer of staff Planning awarded No Objections Start Finish Design Feb 2008 Oct 2008 Planning Oct 2008 Apr 2009 Engage Builder April 2009 Jul 2010 Construct Jul 2010 May 2011 Office On Track for Construction Transfer Staff May 2011 Aug 2011

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16 Landscape Microclimate Sustainable Design Water Management

17 Building Operation Internal Gardens Open Light wells Shared Facilities Plant Tower Noise Attenuated

18 Energy Management Max use of Solar gain Displacement ventilation 126 sqm of photovoltaic panels

19 The Building BREEAM Scoring Stage of Assessment BREEAM Score BREEAM Rating Potential Interim - Design Stage 81.77% EXCELLENT Minimum BREEAM Standards Rating Level Pass Good Very Good Excellent Minimum Standards Achieved YES YES YES YES Building Performance by Section Environmental Weighting Credits available Credits achieved Weighted Score Management 12.00% % Health & Wellbeing 15.00% % Energy 19.00% % Transport 8.00% % Water 6.00% % Materials 12.50% % Waste 7.50% % Land Use & Ecology 10.00% % Pollution 10.00% % Total 75.77% Exemplary Level credits achieved 4.00% Approved Innovation credits 2.00% Total Innovation credits achieved 6.00% Total BREEAM Score 81.77%

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